Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Barbara, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Barbara, CA.
Next low tide : 12:29 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 50m at 7:47 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9411340
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Barbara, CA Tides - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:174.66:353.711:21-0.311:182.76:077:43Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:534.57:004.212:10-0.36:067:44Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:104.57:274.812:312.012:52-0.26:057:45Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:174.57:575.31:281.11:310.06:047:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:184.48:295.92:200.32:070.46:037:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:154.39:026.33:09-0.52:430.86:037:47New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:104.19:376.53:56-1.03:181.36:027:48New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:073.810:136.54:44-1.33:531.76:017:49New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:073.65:33-1.34:302.16:007:49New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:133.46:24-1.25:092.55:597:50Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:273.37:18-0.95:552.85:587:51Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:195.43:573.38:16-0.56:583.15:577:52Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:134.95:163.59:20-0.28:363.25:577:53First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:214.46:043.710:250.110:473.05:567:53First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:464.06:364.011:200.35:557:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:093.77:014.212:062.512:040.65:547:55First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:173.67:224.51:012.012:390.85:547:56Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:163.57:434.81:441.41:081.15:537:56Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:093.58:045.12:210.91:341.45:537:57Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:563.58:275.42:560.41:591.65:527:58Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:413.58:515.73:290.02:241.95:517:59Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:253.49:175.94:03-0.42:522.15:517:59Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:113.49:466.04:40-0.63:202.35:508:00Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:023.35:20-0.83:512.55:508:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:573.26:04-0.84:242.75:498:01Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:573.26:52-0.85:052.95:498:02Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:013.37:42-0.76:073.05:488:03Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:355.44:033.58:36-0.67:363.15:488:03Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:395.04:513.99:32-0.49:262.95:488:04Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:594.55:304.310:26-0.111:112.35:478:05Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:314.06:064.911:150.25:478:05Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9411340)

Common Questions About Santa Barbara, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Barbara, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Barbara, CA is approximately 10:08 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Barbara, CA?

Santa Barbara, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 16% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Santa Barbara, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Barbara, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Barbara, CA?

Tide data for Santa Barbara, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9411340. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9411340.

What is the moon phase in Santa Barbara, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Barbara, CA is Waning Crescent (16% illuminated). This places Santa Barbara, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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